Description:
O:- Attends City Council meetings, deliberative meetings, and other meetings as needed. City Council meets for deliberative every second and fourth Monday of the month at 2:00 pm and for council meetings every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am. There are some council meetings held in the evenings at 7:00 pm.
- Consults and provides timely responses via telephone and email to all inquiries from elected officials of the City. Responsiveness is critical to the City.
- Develop and review ordinances, resolutions, and policies requiring the Council's vote.
- Assist in updating City ordinances and policies as needed.
- Handles legal matters related to the interpretation of City ordinances and codes, the Sunshine Act, the Right to Know Law, the Ethics Act, and other municipal laws.
- Prepares and reviews contracts and provides advice and counsel regarding competitive bidding requirements.
- Handles legal matters related to personnel and labor relations; zoning, subdivision, and land development; code enforcement; public bidding; sewage system and storm water; and law enforcement.
- Represents the City in litigation in state and federal court as necessary.
- All other duties assigned.
- Possession and proof of a Juris Doctorate Degree and an active Pennsylvania license;
- A minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience in local government;
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations;
- Must be able to interact and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and community;
- Must have excellent command of the English language;
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in Microsoft Office.
